Icon Creative

Senior Animator

Vancouver, British Columbia · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

MayaLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Company Overview ICON Creative Studio is Canada's largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC.
We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.
Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.

Implement and advocate for efficient scene organization and workflows, optimizing productivity and collaboration within the animation team.
Oversee and maintain shot continuity, ensuring a consistent visual narrative throughout your shots/sequence that aligns with the surrounding sequences.
Collaborate effectively with the Lead Animator, Animation Director, and Animation Supervisor, contributing valuable insights and fostering a positive and productive working environment.
Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.
Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.
Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.

More than 3 years of work experience in 3D animation using MAYA in a series or film production.
Ability to work within an established pipeline and learn to use custom tools.
Ability to understand and interpret effectively a storyboard and the Director's feedback and be able to give direction to a team.
Ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills.

Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.

Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.
We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive extended health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and paramedical coverage, and access to mental health and wellness resources.
Uphold a deep understanding of the show's unique style, ensuring all animations align with and enhance the established artistic vision.
Employees also enjoy a pet-friendly studio, an onsite gym, and regular social events that bring teams together both virtually and in person.

Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what's on-screen.

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